Chris Konopka, center, stands in front of Webb Travis trying to pump up the crowd of cyclists during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Nationally, Cycle for Survival has raised over $47 million for rare cancer research. less

Chris Konopka, center, stands in front of Webb Travis trying to pump up the crowd of cyclists during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in ... more

Webb Travis leads a group of cyclists in stretching exercises during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Nationally, Cycle for Survival has raised over $47 million for rare cancer research. less

Webb Travis leads a group of cyclists in stretching exercises during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. ... more

A room of cyclists participate in the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Nationally, Cycle for Survival has raised over $47 million for rare cancer research since 2007. less

Kate Abbott (10) and Kaitlin Safir (8) get help from Soundwaters educator Kate Lowe during the final day of the week long SoundWaters Science Stars program in Stamford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014. During the week a group of about 60 girls in grades 3 through 7 spent their vacation learning about science and discovering career opportunities, first-hand, from women scientists. less

Kate Abbott (10) and Kaitlin Safir (8) get help from Soundwaters educator Kate Lowe during the final day of the week long SoundWaters Science Stars program in Stamford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014. During ... more

Mackenzie Moore (10) of Norwalk examines a hair sample during the final day of the week long SoundWaters Science Stars program in Stamford, Conn., where girls learn about science and discover career opportunities, first-hand, from women scientists. On Friday February 21, 2014 they spent the day on forensic science, using science equipment and the scientific methods to solve a mystery with clues such as fingerprints, fibers and handwriting samples. less

Mackenzie Moore (10) of Norwalk examines a hair sample during the final day of the week long SoundWaters Science Stars program in Stamford, Conn., where girls learn about science and discover career ... more

Using a telescope, Jason Rieger of Wallingford, Conn., a Connecticut Ornithological Association member, takes advantage of the mild weather in an attempt to spot the Eared Grebe, a water bird not normally seen in this area Rieger said, at Greenwich Point, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2014. less

Using a telescope, Jason Rieger of Wallingford, Conn., a Connecticut Ornithological Association member, takes advantage of the mild weather in an attempt to spot the Eared Grebe, a water bird not normally seen ... more

Using a telescope, Annette Cunniffe, left, of Greenwich, a Connecticut Ornithological Association member, along with other members, takes advantage of the mild weather in an attempt to spot the Eared Grebe, a water bird not normally seen in this area Cunniffe said, at Greenwich Point, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2014. less

Using a telescope, Annette Cunniffe, left, of Greenwich, a Connecticut Ornithological Association member, along with other members, takes advantage of the mild weather in an attempt to spot the Eared Grebe, a ... more

Training his telescope on Long Island Sound, Dan Rottino of East Haddam, Conn., a Connecticut Ornithological Association member, takes advantage of the mild weather in an attempt to spot the Eared Grebe, a water bird not normally seen in this area Rottino said, at Greenwich Point, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2014. Rottino said Connecticut Ornithological Association members got word that the Eared Grebe was spotted at Greenwich Point last week and organized a Saturday outing in an attempt to confirm the spotting. Unfortunately after nearly seven hours of searching the rare bird for the area remained rare and was not sited. less

Training his telescope on Long Island Sound, Dan Rottino of East Haddam, Conn., a Connecticut Ornithological Association member, takes advantage of the mild weather in an attempt to spot the Eared Grebe, a ... more

Emma White, 16, of Shelton, collects a donation from Sister Ruth Aubrey, of St. Joseph Church in Shelton, for the Spooner House Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at the Stop and Shop store in Shelton, Conn. during the 12th annual Valley Has a Heart food drive. Youth 2 Youth members, and other volunteers, were collecting non-perishable items and money to use for restocking the food bank shelves as needed during the cold winter months. less

Emma White, 16, of Shelton, collects a donation from Sister Ruth Aubrey, of St. Joseph Church in Shelton, for the Spooner House Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at the Stop and Shop store in Shelton, Conn. during the ... more

LPN Kerri Plourde takes blood from Michael Connole, of Stratford, during a blood drive by the American Red Cross at the Baldwin Senior Center in Stratford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014. The winter weather has resulted in an urgent need for blood donations according to the Red Cross. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/ct to find a blood drive in your area. less

LPN Kerri Plourde takes blood from Michael Connole, of Stratford, during a blood drive by the American Red Cross at the Baldwin Senior Center in Stratford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014. The winter weather ... more

Phlebotomist Brittney Magee chats with blood donor Susan Wargo, of Orange, as she keeps her arm raised to prevent bleeding, during a blood drive held by the American Red Cross at the Baldwin Senior Center in Stratford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014. Processing the donation is phlebotomist Julie Owen. The winter weather has resulted in an urgent need for blood donations according to the Red Cross. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/ct to find a blood drive in your area. less

Phlebotomist Brittney Magee chats with blood donor Susan Wargo, of Orange, as she keeps her arm raised to prevent bleeding, during a blood drive held by the American Red Cross at the Baldwin Senior Center in ... more

Phlebotomist Brittney Magee labels blood given bya donor, during a blood drive held by the American Red Cross at the Baldwin Senior Center in Stratford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014. The winter weather has resulted in an urgent need for blood donations according to the Red Cross. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/ct to find a blood drive in your area. less

Phlebotomist Brittney Magee labels blood given bya donor, during a blood drive held by the American Red Cross at the Baldwin Senior Center in Stratford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014. The winter weather has ... more

Kellyann Lennon, age 16, of Brookfield, performs with the Dance Ect Dance Team, from Newtown, during the Sixth Annual Chili Winter Warm Up at the Danbury Sports Dome on Sunday, February 23, 2014, in Danbury, Conn. less

Kellyann Lennon, age 16, of Brookfield, performs with the Dance Ect Dance Team, from Newtown, during the Sixth Annual Chili Winter Warm Up at the Danbury Sports Dome on Sunday, February 23, 2014, in Danbury, ... more

Careece Campbell during a segment entitled "Sex Trafficking" in the New Hope Baptist Church's Fifth Annual City-Wide Black History Month production of The New Slavery, Breaking The Chains. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 less

Careece Campbell during a segment entitled "Sex Trafficking" in the New Hope Baptist Church's Fifth Annual City-Wide Black History Month production of The New Slavery, Breaking The Chains. Saturday, Feb. 22, ... more

Rick Theroux, right, helps Mason Carlucci, 9, left, and Elias Essoussi, 9, center, to make a stop-motion video using LEGO structures they built during the LEGO Animation Workshop at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center on Saturday, February 22, 2014. less

Rick Theroux, right, helps Mason Carlucci, 9, left, and Elias Essoussi, 9, center, to make a stop-motion video using LEGO structures they built during the LEGO Animation Workshop at the Stamford Museum and ... more

Jeremy Young, 9, gets a tip from Steve Buckett as he practices hitting the ball during the last day of EST Baseball's week-long Winter Hitting, Speed and Agility Clinic at Stamford High School on Friday, February 21, 2014. less

Jeremy Young, 9, gets a tip from Steve Buckett as he practices hitting the ball during the last day of EST Baseball's week-long Winter Hitting, Speed and Agility Clinic at Stamford High School on Friday, ... more

Allan Klumac works as a volunteer in the sugarhouse at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014 where he stirs the maple sap collected at the museum. It takes 40 gallons of maple sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. less

Allan Klumac works as a volunteer in the sugarhouse at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center in Stamford, Conn. on Friday February 21, 2014 where he stirs the maple sap collected at the museum. It takes 40 ... more

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Cos Cob School kindergartener, Hiroki Morooka, 5, uses a pair of paper binoculars to check if East Putnam Avenue is clear of vehicles to help crossing guard, Carmine Gencarelli, 74, of Cos Cob, do his job at the crosswalk in front of the Cos Cob School in Greenwich, Conn., Friday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2014. less

Cos Cob School kindergartener, Hiroki Morooka, 5, uses a pair of paper binoculars to check if East Putnam Avenue is clear of vehicles to help crossing guard, Carmine Gencarelli, 74, of Cos Cob, do his job at ... more

Rose Caruso, top left, and Hilary Feinstein pose with Feinstein's children, Nicholas, left, A.J., center, and Zac pose for a photograph during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Caruson and Feinstein are in the group Ride4Hope and together they rode for four hours. Nationally, Cycle for Survival has raised over $47 million for rare cancer research. less

Rose Caruso, top left, and Hilary Feinstein pose with Feinstein's children, Nicholas, left, A.J., center, and Zac pose for a photograph during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering ... more

Former American tennis player James Blake rides a stationary bike during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Nationally, Cycle for Survival has raised over $47 million for rare cancer research. less

Former American tennis player James Blake rides a stationary bike during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, ... more

Cameron Rice writes on a memorial wall as his sons, Cameron Rice Jr, left, and Emmett Rice, look on during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. The Rice's were from the team Kris' Krew in memory of a friend that died. Nationally, Cycle for Survival has raised over $47 million for rare cancer research. less

Cameron Rice writes on a memorial wall as his sons, Cameron Rice Jr, left, and Emmett Rice, look on during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness ... more

Omar Mureebe speaks about a loved one he lost as his son, Owen, hugs his leg during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Nationally, Cycle for Survival has raised over $47 million for rare cancer research. less

Omar Mureebe speaks about a loved one he lost as his son, Owen, hugs his leg during the Cycle for Survival event benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Equinox fitness center in Greenwich, Conn., ... more

Allyson Wuensch, left, Joe Tillman and Christina Capuano emerge from the Long Island Sound during the third annual Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Family Centers at Geneve Holdings in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. less

Allyson Wuensch, left, Joe Tillman and Christina Capuano emerge from the Long Island Sound during the third annual Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Family Centers at Geneve Holdings in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, ... more

Oliver Kaufman, left, and his son, Trevor Kaufman, dry off after participating in the third annual Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Family Centers at Geneve Holdings in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014.

Oliver Kaufman, left, and his son, Trevor Kaufman, dry off after participating in the third annual Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Family Centers at Geneve Holdings in Stamford, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014.